Through 13 matches played thus far in 2019, the Portland Timbers have allowed 26 goals, while accumulating a -7 goal differential, and failing to secure a single shutout. Those are not great numbers and, with that in mind, it’s pretty obvious why they’re currently rooted to the bottom of the Western Conference table. However, 14 points through 12 road matches are playoff-caliber numbers, and it would be a safe bet to include the Timbers in the playoff picture.
If nothing changes with this team between now and then, simply being in the playoff picture is all they can hope for.